Area Director (Michigan Region)

Responsibilities

• Oversees 4-9 restaurant operations within a region
• Holds GMs accountable for the overall success and results of the wine club community
• Takes steps to ensure financial metrics are met; analyzes sales and financial reporting and conducts P&L analysis meetings with each GM weekly
• Manages people and assigned operating systems
• Verifies restaurants are appropriately staffed and training dollars are within budget
• Approves salaried management hiring decisions and recommends compensation package
• Ensures GMs develop managers to execute their responsibilities and effectively manage departments
• Effectively operates computer systems and utilizes technology
• Trains restaurant management on budget and procedures to achieve Wine Club sales target and understand financial tools
• Focuses on successful development of GMs and the Management Team by consistently using leadership competencies, IPCs, performance appraisals and succession planning
• Mentors, coaches and develops
• Encourages GMs to recognize exceptional service and teamwork; shares best practices on weekly GM calls
• Verifies operational decisions are in alignment with company culture and values and challenges managers to find ways to create Community with team members and have fun at work

Requirements

• 2-4 years of multi-unit management experience in high volume, full-service restaurant or retail industry
• Minimum 1 years of experience as a Senior General Manager with Cooper’s Hawk or 5 years of GM experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates strong intrapersonal skills and advanced understanding of compliance, risk, employment laws and Company policies
• Extensive knowledge of food, safety and service standards
• Commitment to creating Community with team members and Guests
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Preferred certifications include ServSafe and state/local licensing requirements
• 80% travel required

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 years of experience as a Senior General Manager with Cooper’s Hawk or 5 years of GM experience
• Extensive knowledge of food, safety and service standards
• Commitment to creating Community with team members and Guests
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Preferred certifications include ServSafe and state/local licensing requirements
• 80% travel required

Pay

Compensation range is $120,000-140,000 per year plus bonus. The final offered salary will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's depth of experience, skill set, qualifications, and internal pay equity.

Schedule

80% travel required

About the Role

This role is based in our Michigan region and will require some travel. This role is open due to our expanding growth!

Benefits

Incredible Discounts:Monthly Dining Allowance50% Dining and Carryout40% Retail Wine20% Retail and Private EventsMonthly Complimentary Wine Tasting for TwoMedical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Telemedicine and Wellness ProgramCompany Matching 401(k) Retirement Savings PlanFlexible Savings Accounts- Health and Dependent CareHealth Savings Account Long-Term Disability; Voluntary Short-Term DisabilityBasic Life and AD&D Insurance (with option to purchase additional coverage)Paid Parental LeaveHighly Competitive Pay plus Team Member Incentives & Rewards Paid Time OffMilestones Recognition ProgramComplimentary Gym Membership in RSC BuildingHybrid Work Week (3 days in office, 2 days remote, depending on role)